Benares—Vārāṇasī, holy city on the Ganges in northern India.Prabhupada ›Glossary›-B-›Benares-Varanasi, holy Benares-Varanasi, holy city on the Ganges in northern India. Link to this page: https://prabhupadabooks.com/glossary/b/benares-varanasi-holy-city-on-the-ganges-in-northern-india Previous: Bel-phala-the fruit of the bel tree. It is especially dear to Lord Siva and has great medicinal value. Its pulp is very soothing. Next: Bhadrakali-another name of Durga.